ANGELA GUERRA
Angela Guerra Master Teacher (English). Writer. Visual Artist (Drawing), Singer. Medals: Literary Merit/APALA and ABRAMES, Montese/ABRAMMIL, Cecília Meireles/Academia de Letras Rio-Cidade Maravilhosa, Gilberto Freyre/UBE-RJ, Austregésilo de Athayde/ADABL, as well as the Cruz da Referência Nacional/ FALASP-ANCEC, for the kids’ books. Artilheiro da Cultura. Member of the Pen Clube of Brazil. Functions: FALARJ Cultural Director. Secretary, AJEB-RJ, ANLA and InBrasCi/AMPLA. Academies: 4+ (RJ); 6 (BR); 8 (abroad: Chile, Europe, IWAEUA). 20 books published, of which 15 for kids and teenagers. Anthologies: 60+. Awards: Design, Literature. angela_gdeandrade@yahoo.co.uk
Esperem Por Mim – As Férias da Gotinha
Quibungo,Uma Lenda Regional da Bahia
Bosque Misterioso Viajando no Azul Floppy o Golfinho Brincalhão
É Agora, ou Nunca! Rito de Passagem
Brincando com Rimas e Bichinhos. Você me Conhece?
Time Has Come! Rite of Passage Halloween AldraviaPortuguês-Inglês
Chaos in the Jungle Confusão na Floresta
O Tesouro do Jardim
Tatuca na Trilha Perigosa
Meu Novo Amigo Maurice!
Nicky Fugiu!
ARLINDA LAMEGO
arlindalamego@uol.com.br
Arte: dos Ágrafos à Inteligência Artificial
A captivating overview of the formation and evolution of humanity through artistic expression, weaving together key historical moments – from pre-literate times to the challenges and possibilities of art in the age of artificial intelligence. Publisher: Mágico de Oz / 2024.
Arlinda Lamêgo, born in the city of Recife, in the State of Pernambuco (Brazil), has never lost her northeastern roots in life or in books, easily identified in the peculiar regionalist accent. Her literature is colloquial and accessible: it reflects and expresses in an eclectic way what she has lived in several Brazilian States. She has studied, collecting cultural references that enrich her style. She is a physician currently residing in São Paulo.
Riqueza Plena –Viagem Missionária a Cananéia
The book Riqueza Plena – Viagem Missionária a Cananéia (Full-fledged Wealth – Missionary Trip to Cananeia) is a non-fiction book, published by Scortecci, in 2013, edited as Médicos: memórias autobiográficas (Doctors: autobiographical memories). It’s a true story, inspired by a trip that the author has experienced and from which she received unexpected riches.
A Princesa Sofia e os Cavaleiros Nina e Nino
A children’s fable about the true meaning of friendship, which, through a magical journey across Sofia’s enchanting world, makes young and adult readers vibrate face unusual events that take place in the Princess’s castle. Book published in trilingual edition: Portuguese-EnglishItalian.
Publisher: Sahar / 2017.
A Poética das Emoções
In this book, the author found, in the consciousness of exercising the art of writing with emotion, the interpretation of her identity. In her medical profession, she has found pain, struggle, pursuit of healing in the shadow of death, action, decision, violence, poverty, suffering. In poetry, ironically, she has found the same, both in self-control and in disarray, impersonality, segregation. But the dream has never abandoned her and she acknowledged that life is a gift. Publisher: Editora Ottoni, Itu / 2006
CARLA DE SÀ MORAIS
Carla Gossuin-Azevedo has Portuguese and Swiss citizenship. She was born in Angola, and has spent some time in Portugal. However, Switzerland has been her country of adoption for 25 years. Although she has been writing since her teenage years, it is only from 2015 that she enters the national and international literary universe. She has been awarded several times for her work. She is an active member of many charitable Associations and Academies of Letters. In April 2017, she launched De Gaveta em Gaveta/ De Tiroir en Tiroir, her first book of poetry, followed by Via Láctea/La Voie Lactée, the first of the collection Aprendendo em Poesia/Apprendre avec la Poésie, released in April 2018. In May 2022, she presents the book: Zoè e Lara na floresta encantada cor de fogo (for children).
carla.desamorais@yahoo.com
De Gaveta em Gaveta
Zoe e Lara na floresta encantada Cor de Fogo
Zoe e Lara nella foresta incantata Colore del Fuoco
Zoe and her little dog Lara are two friends who love playing together. During the summer holidays at Grandma’s house, they will experience a great adventure that will remain forever in their memories. Little Lara will show great courage to save her friend Zoe from a dangerous situation.
De Tiroir en Tiroir
Via-Láctea
Aprendendo em Poesia
La Voie Lactée Apprendre avec la Poesie
CARLA SILVEIRA
Carla Silveira is a writer, psychoanalyst, minister, international speaker, and Brazilian nurse currently living in Turin, Italy. She is the founder of the MULHERES BLINDADAS project — an initiative designed to strengthen, inspire, and support women through different stages of life by means of spirituality, self-knowledge, and faith. She is the author of the “PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS IN THE WORD” collection — Volumes I, II, and III. Her works have already been translated into both Italian and English
carla_viza@hotmail.com.
Orações e meditações na palavra Prayers and meditations on god’s word
“Prayers and meditations on god’s word” is more than just a collection – it is a true journey of inner healing and spiritual reconnection. With profound and inspiring texts, this work invites readers to overcome pain, reframe their experiences, and rebuild a reality guided by faith, wisdom, and inner peace. Each prayer is a breath of hope; each meditation, a step toward wholeness. This collection is a sanctuary for the soul and a powerful reminder that where there is pain, the light of hope can also bloom. A transformative read for those seeking to rediscover their purpose and live with authenticity and presence.
CHIARA MARI
Chiara Mari is a poet and artist of Swiss-Italian nationality, but a Portuguese speaker by passion. Since discovering Brazilian literature and culture in 2015, she has been dedicated to the Lusophone artistic life in Lausanne, Switzerland. With a university background in social work and policies, she is currently certified in artistic, expressive, and poetic mediation at the ATELIER in Geneva. She works in socio-cultural centers and through independent collaborations, offering creative and artistic workshops for adults, young people, and children. Chiara Mari believes that art and literature are essential nourishment for the soul and fundamental pillars for society. For her, writing is an act of educating, enchanting, and beautifying the world, bringing depth and beauty to every word and artistic expression she offers. chiarammari@gmail.com www.chiarammari.com // Instagram: vitartchiara
De Raízes e de Maré, Axé
“De raízes e de maré, axé” is a tribute to the artistic, cultural, and human vibrancy of Bahia — a region in the Northeast of Brazil that is as unique as it is beloved. In the poems of Chiara Mari, readers will find an opportunity to reconnect with themselves through the power of the poetic and visual journey offered by the book, enriched by the paintings of the talented Natalie Burri. For those who have already experienced Bahia, “De raízes e de maré, axé” is a chance to dive into treasured memories — as Alceu Valença sings — to rediscover a sense of home and soothe the longing through verse. For those who have never set foot in this land of contrasts and joy, the book is an invitation to travel and discovery. It is a call to look beyond the contrasts within our own realities as well, to rediscover the beauty and poetry hidden in everyday life — beauty that comes alive through the sensitive and poetic gaze that every human being carries, and which society must strive not to lose. Axé!
The book “Sulle Ali Della Libertà” is a mirror of intimacy and humanity, where the reader will find emotion, reflection, rebellion, love, vision, and poetic hope. It is a journey of feeling, discovery, and personal growth, designed for those who are willing to challenge themselves and be moved by the power of words.
CLAUDIO PINTO
Claudio Pinto has a diverse academic background in History and Pedagogy, with specializations in Geography, History, and Art (UNISO/USP). He worked as a teacher at the Center for Specific Training and Development for Teaching (CEFAM) in the state of São Paulo, and also served as a university lecturer for ten years. Combining literature and animated cinema, he developed a methodology focused on the analysis of works in this genre, with an emphasis on the world of work. He also volunteered as a teacher in community-based preparatory courses, helping students prepare for admission to higher education.
clauvieira8@yahoo.com.br
Desenhos Animados –olhar além da tela
The author undertakes a meticulous and insightful study of the evolution, influence, and potential application of animated cartoons in formal education. The work presents the technical progression of animation through a historical lens, from the earliest attempts to freeze moments in time through photography to the advent of digital animation technology. A richly detailed work for enthusiasts of the seventh art and for professionals who incorporate it into their practice.
Work and Global Capitalism – The World of Labor through Animated Cinema
Volume 1
This book offers a critical analysis of selected animated films aimed at children and adolescents. Focusing on productions from the 1990s and early 2000s – at the turn of the 20th to the 21st century – it explores how these works reinforce messages associated with the new models of work management and organization. At their core, these animations convey corporate cultural goals, subtly integrating such values into society with little questioning or resistance.
Work and Global Capitalism – The World of Work Through Animated Cinema
Volume 2
In this Volume 2, the author expands the focus with the aim of ensuring that the reader, as the recipient-subject, does not play a passive role when engaging with the film. Instead, the goal is for them to construct meanings (or reconstruct them), fill gaps, discover concepts, formulate hypotheses, and test them. Given that cinema is a medium that allows for this creative process through images, sounds, and movements, it can have a profound effect on individuals’ consciousness, making it a complete and essential tool for the educational process.
CYNTHIA PORTO
Cynthia Porto was born in São Paulo, Brazil. She attended Faculty of Arts (Portuguese/ English and Hebrew) at USP – Universidade de São Paulo; and Law School at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas. She has a Lato sensu postgraduate degree in Portuguese Language at Faculdades São Luís de Jaboticabal-SP. Master’s Degree in Methodology of the Portuguese Language by F.I.C.L. She has won several national and international recognitions for her literary production. Retired public servant, journalist, lawyer, poet and literate, she is also a musician. Author of the books: A Lira de Aquário (poems) (a four-handed written novel, with Tíbor Simcsik), A Alma dos Instrumentos Musicais (essay and Ph.D. thesis in Cultural Journalism) and Memorial de Agnes (a novel in the city of São Paulo, still in press). In the current management, she is Vice President of Casa do Poeta “Lampião de Gás”, Member of Academia Rotariana de Letras, Movimento Poético Nacional, Associação Portuguesa de Poetas, União Brasileira de Escritores, A.C.I.MA. Itália, REBRA and of Instituto O olhar da Língua Portuguesa no Mundo. cynthiatheporto@gmail.com
A Lira de Aquário - Sonetos e Poemas
Anthology of sonnets and other verses. A stroll through the territory of sonnet with a lightness and mastery worthy of great parnassians; perfect metric, fertile and rich rhyme of the author’s literary work frame the fizz of emotions and feelings in the form of poetry.
CSímbolo G em
Transe
Novel co-authored by Cynthia Theodoro Porto and Tibor Simcsik, is an explosion of creativity, humor and profound reflections. At times, detective story (giallo), at others burlesque, but with lots of arabesque.
A Alma dos Instrumentos Musicais: – O Porquê da Harmonia dos Sons.
Do musical instruments have a Soul? This is the main question that guides this book, where the reader will come across the controversy on the spiritual subject of musical instruments, and, with numerous proofs and evidences from a trip from Prehistory to Modernity, going through so-called music, every chapter and subchapter, built with clarity and research, will enable him to form his own opinion about why sounds have harmony.
Memorial de Agnes (Agnes’ Memorial)
A novel set in the capital of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, in which Agnes recalls her childhood, her teenager years, her youth. She plays piano, accordion, and, in her profession as instrument tuner, is always cheerful. A lesson in resilience.
Edizioni DIVINAFOLLIA was founded in 2012 by Silvia Denti. In just a few years, it is much appreciated for the innovative shock it brings to the reader with its publications: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, fiction for children,
EDIZIONI DIVINAFOLLIA
science fiction, science, history and more. The Publisher has a large-scale distribution that covers the entire Italian peninsula; it is also known abroad, and some books have been translated into English.
divinafollias@gmail.com
HEBE C. BOA-VIAGEM A. COSTA
Hebe Boa-Viagem A. Costa, lawyer, educator, sociologist and, currently, a writer. Professional Training: Library Science (PUC-Campinas). Pedagogy and Social Sciences (USP-SP). Law School (UniFIG-Guarulhos). Specific qualifications in School Administration and Supervision (UNINOVE). Professional life: From an early age, Hebe was concerned with women’s insipid life in her small home town. It wasn’t what she wanted to be, when becoming an adult. Gradually, she discovered that, somehow, they were victims – and also accomplices – of this status quo. As a lawyer and Professor of Psychology, and History of Education in training courses for Teachers, where the majority of the class was female, the author decided to encourage these young women to fight for their rights. Author of numerous books and articles published in Brazil and abroad about Women’s Emancipation, she has also published some short stories, chronicles and a few children’s books. At the age of 99, she publishes her third book in Italian to celebrate the centenary of her life and journey.
hebejose1952@gmail.com
De tudo um pouco
“De tudo um pouco...” is a collection of award-winning texts gathered throughout the author’s career, revealing her sharp and thoughtful perspective on themes that have shaped her journey. With a strong focus on women’s rights and the recognition of women across various sectors of society, this book celebrates the author’s centennial – now presented to the public in Italian. An inspiring read that invites reflection and pays tribute to a life devoted to writing and social engagement.
Cose che succedono
A delicate collection of chronicles and short stories on female subjects, narrated by a woman who was never afraid to fight for her rights, to live her art and womanhood, aware of her role in society.
Una Donna, una Rivelazione
Marina is the protagonist and witness of historic changes. This woman’s life, formed by four generations of a family which has crossed oceans, faced immigration, colonialism, discrimination, emanci pation, revolutions, dictatorships and revelations, is nothing but a sincere, authentic, portrait of a woman who was able to face and accept the progress, with all its consequences, both positive, andnegative. The reader will experience nearly a century of history, transported by words and views of the protagonist, the narrator and the characters in this family saga, which encompasses and summarizes the basic trajectory of a fleeting Brazilian identity.
Hebe – A mais ousada das ousadas!
JULIANA MARINHO
Juliana Marinho holds a degree in Public Relations, a postgraduate degree in Positive Psychology, and Well-Being Sciences. Her greatest inspiration for writing comes from her travels to romantic places, where she immerses herself in the history of the location and appreciates the local customs. She is the author of the books Four Seasons, The Vintage Dress, Connection – The Key to True Love, The Melody of Dreams, A Toast to Life, and Connection II – The Path of Transformation, novels based on narratology studies.
julianamarinhoescritora@gmail.com
Conexão I
Connection I
In the city of Istanbul, fate surprises Luisa with intense emotions. She encounters her ex-boyfriend – the source of all her adolescent guilt – and only after spending a few days by his side will she uncover the true meaning of this reunion. “Connection” is a captivating story that will make you realize how life offers us a second chance when our hearts are open to working on forgiveness within ourselves.
Uma Taça na Vida A Glass In Life
LIVING life is completely different from merely surviving each day. It means including the pursuit of dreams in this journey. During her time in Italy, the author explored various regions, interviewed people to understand the many facets of the creative process, and immersed herself in the culture with the aim of reaping its benefits to enhance her quality of life. She invites the reader not only to visit the famous tourist spots, but also to take a mindful inner journey, focused on openness and embracing the new.
Conexão II
Connection II
Luisa finds herself at a crossroads, the kind that often leads us to procrastinate before making a big change. Doubts, insecurities, and a touch of anxiety hover over her daily life. Just like in Connection I, love still plays a significant role in Luisa’s decision-making but now she is seeking the true path, having realized that happiness is an inner state, something we build from within.
A Melodia dos Sonhos The Melody of Dreams
For Sayuri, juggling her finances is one of the challenges she currently faces. What she never imagined is that a turbulent encounter would transform her perspective on how to live life. Tomás dreams of becoming a musician and is encouraged by his grandmother to pursue that goal. Regaining his selfesteem will be essential to honor his ambitions. Music will serve as a foundation of healing for both of them. This novel invites the reader to explore the nuances of São Paulo, while also delving into deeper places within the human soul.
LINIA BRANDT
Linia Brandt is a Brazilian woman, mother, grandmother, author of three books, and a specialist in networking. Born in Brazil, she has lived in Switzerland for 26 years, where she has built a journey marked by resilience, reinvention, and personal growth. She has faced and overcome cultural and professional challenges, becoming a reference in human connection and the development of support networks. With courage and determination, she transformed her life and emerged as an inspiration to other women. Her legacy is one of strength, empathy, and leadership, demonstrating that it is possible to start over and thrive anywhere in the world – with purpose and authenticity. europaliteraturanetwork@outlook.com
A arte de viver bem, praticando o jejum como “estilo de vida”
Uma Edelweiss com raízes brasileiras
“An Edelweiss with Brazilian Roots” invites readers to follow Linia Brandt’s journey, sharing her experiences of adaptation and growth after 26 years of immigration in Switzerland. Using the Edelweiss as a symbol, the author reflects on the challenges and joys of immigration, exploring themes of belonging and self-fulfillment. With sincere and poetic writing, this book offers a unique perspective on the search for identity and the value of cultural diversity.
In “The Art of Living Well,” Linia Brandt shares her personal journey of transformation through intermittent fasting, after years of research and experience. With an engaging narrative, the author reveals the challenges and benefits of this practice, combining medical knowledge from different countries. Bilingual in Portuguese and French, the book offers a deep reflection on health, well-being, and self-transformation, inspiring readers to adopt habits that promote a balanced and healthy life.
A varinha mágica da saudade
In this enchanting story, Linia Brandt shares precious moments with her granddaughter through the character Ainil, Ayen’s grandmother. Ainil, an immigrant in Switzerland, carries the longing for the parents and friends she left behind, and, with tenderness, conveys to her granddaughter the emotion of distance. By giving Ayen a magic wand, she inspires her with a message of hope: “No matter the distance, hearts always remain connected.” Love, transformed into light, memories, and sweet embraces, transcends time and space, uniting those we love, no matter where they are.
MARIA ALICE FERREIRA DA ROSA
alifrosa@hotmail.com
Maria Alice Ferreira da Rosa was born in São Paulo (SP). Blogger (Blog de Alice – Alinhavando Letras), she has published the books Alinhavando Letras (2013); Pena e Poesia (2016); O pescador de Sorrento e outras histórias (2019 e 2020), and O ano que não vivi (2020). She has taken part in many anthologies by Editora Oûcina do Livro and by other Brazilian editors, plus some bilingual collections by A.C.I.MA. (Italy).
Alinhavando Letras
Thus, other novelists who fascinate us with their absolutely fantastic stories, of such consistency, that we can’t stop reading till we reach the end. But for those who are not writers, and only venture to align letters, defying the lack of talent, it is not that easy. Nor simple.
O pescador de Sorrento
Who was him, and where did that mysterious man that no one knew come from? Why did he weave the endless net, sitting on a rock by the sea, with his feet in the water, even in spite of the harsh winter?
A friendship, washed down with a lot of wine and grappa with coffee, allowed me to unravel the mystery and get to know this beautiful love story, which seemed more like a legend...
Pena e poesia
A book of poems that speaks of life, everyday moments, and memories. A light, delightful, and sensitive read.
120 Poemas
A selection of 120 poems that mostly address love, separation, pain and longing. It is the poetry of the reality of life.
Filomena –a lagartixa valente
A children’s book that tells the story of a very timid little lizard named Filomena, who became responsible for her younger siblings after their mother passed away. One day, to protect her siblings from a mean cat, she performed a brave act that made her a Courageous Lizard.
2020 – O ano que não vivi
2020 O ano que não vivi brings the vision of the author’s daily life, through her chronicles, in the way she saw this not lived year happen, how it affected the lives of anonymous people, destroying plans, annihilating the economy, spreading panic and insecurity. It also brings the vision of se- ven collaborators, of different ages and realities, describing how they faced isolation, in some cases, the disease, and even a happy ending.
O pião orgulhoso
The spinning top was the Boy’s favorite toy, and he had mastered the art of winding the string and setting the top in motion, spinning gracefully. But the top was proud and scorned the string, constantly belittling it. One day, weary of such treatment, the string left. And now, what will become of the top? How can it spin without the string?
MARIANA BRASIL
Born in Paraná, Mariana Brasil lived with her family of Italian origin in São Paulo, until 1990, when she moved permanently to Europe. Since childhood, she has cultivated the habit of keeping a diary, where she wrote every day. This characteristic of hers enhanced in adulthood, when she lived experiences that allowed her to write Sonia’s Manuscript, an internationally well-known book for being the original diary that inspired writer Paulo Coelho to write the best-selling 11 Minutes. Mariana is part of several Academies of Arts and institutions linked to Arts and Literature, in Brazil and abroad. She conducts the workshops: OLIVI – O Livro de Sua Vida (The Book of Your Life) and O Melhor de Si (The Best of You), in Brazil and in Europe, since 2015. This work is focused on the experience of autobiographical writing as a tool for self-knowledge and healing through the Mandala methodology. She has provided Literary Advice to hundreds of people, encouraging Escrita de Si (Writing about Yourself). miquelinsonia@yahoo.it
Sônia’s Manuscript
Borboletas de Aço
Thirty chapters, with a prologue titled “O Mito” and the epilogue “Borboletas de Aço”, compose the novel Borboletas de Aço, based on real events, that tell in detail the author/protagonist’s path and her maturing process in foreign lands, especially in Italy. Rescuing her origins, Mariana Brasil uses as main thread the saga of the Guerra family, which, through the friendship among the Italians Giuseppe, Esmeralda and João Maria, opens a window in time and invites us to revisit the milestones in the history of mankind, intermingled with the trajectory of a successful international literary case.
O Manuscrito de Sônia (Sônia’s Manuscript) is the original manuscript that Paulo Coelho used as a base to write the best-seller 11 minutes. The subtitle “Entre as Fronteiras” (“Between Borders”) does not refer only to territorial borders, but also to personal boundaries to the limits (...) as far as you can get without losing the true meaning of life. A story told with the delicacy of a fairy tale, with the authenticity and excitement by someone who writes what one has lived, recounting the touching adventure of a woman who was never afraid to follow her own heart, even in adverse circumstances. Sônia’s Manuscript has sold more than 130,000 copies. It was first published in Brazil, in 2003, and subsequently translated and published in several countries.
De Mulher para Mulher (co-authored with Lígia Braz)
Helena and Sophia. Two friendsbold and courageous women who question life, human relationships, sexuality, men, the “other one”, the future of the planet, evolution of mankind, and themselves in a visceral way. Above all, they question the mysteries of the most sublime of feelings, Love, in all its expressions.
O Livro de Sua Vida
Fragmentos de Alma
Hibrída
MARTIN SANTOS
Martin Santos was born in Portugal, orphaned in the arms of his disabled mother, and lived great contrasts at material, professional and cultural level, among others. He currently lives in Switzerland, where he acquired dual citizenship, and in an unusual way discovered his artistic vein as a writer and poet. However, the ties with his homeland and his interest in Portuguese culture remained latent. The author also has a strong connection with Brazil.
poemart@outlook.com
A Voz Que Não Ouvi / La Voce Ritrovata / The Voice I Did Not Hear
A voz que não ouvi (The voice I did not hear), will be whose? Surprising answer, we find at the end of this fascinating love story between Jorge, with his life marked by cruelties, and Helena, a charming shepherdess. Contrasts and realistic accounts, including the 1974 revolution in Portugal, and the subsequent transition from dictatorship to democracy, also contribute for the reader to find more than a novel; they find an exciting vivid portrait of a nation!
Vislumbrando Um Mundo Melhor is a work that stands out from Martin Santos’ previous works, combining poetry and prose in a unique way. Through a sensitive and engaging narrative, the author shares the emotional and singular story of his life. With responsibility, simplicity, and warmth, he recounts the contrasts that have marked his journey, from poverty to abundance, from failure to success, and from despair to hope, offering a deep reflection on life’s challenges and triumphs.
Esplendor No Horizonte / Splendor In The Horizon
Reflexões Rimadas / Rimed Reflections
Poetry collection
An excellent poet who stands faithful to the appeal of his idealisms and who so sublimely expresses in his poems. As a singer, I am also a sensitive admirer of literature and poetry. Therefore someone who observes in this work of Martin Santos, the eloquence of a talented writer. Poet of passion, pain, melancholy. Poet inspired and inspiring, sad, delicate, harmonious and dreamy. Martin Santos is winning hearts, snatching even the hardest and obeying, in totality, his personality as a poet of human feelings. Poet of longing, of solitude, of the precarious passage of all beings through life. Your poetry goes through time! ... It gives signs of the past, passes through the present and marks the future with dreams and longing! Martin Santos is par excellence the poet of Love!
By Rosa Madeira
Esplendor no Horizonte, (Splendor in the horizon) is a narrative so exciting, enlightening, unique and realistic, based on the real life of the writer, which could not be only the fruit of noble imagination and feelings. In a careful, clear, simple language and contrasts that range from misery to abundance, from tragedy to happiness and from despair to hope; emphasizes education, moral values, pros and cons of emigration, and many other pertinent subjects in a touching way.
Publisher: Pedra Azul / 2014
ISBN 978-85-66549-05-8 / 255 pages
MELCHIADES MONTENEGRO
Melchiades Montenegro, a Brazilian from Catende, Pernambuco is a geographer and novelist. He has been publishing articles, short stories, poems and books since 1973. An advisor to the Gilberto Freyre Foundation, he belongs to Academia Recifense de Letras, Academia de Letras e Artes do Nordeste Brasileiro - ALANE and other Academies. Some of his published books: Memórias Seletivas – Infância (Selective Memories – Childhood); Cesário; Feliciana; A Grande Pedra do Céu no Califado de Córdoba (The Great Stone of Heaven, in the Caliphate of Córdoba); Andarilhos (Wanderers); 3/4 de Século em Poesia (3/4 of a Century in Poetry); Trigo Divino (Divine Wheat); Serafim e Damaris (Seraphim and Damaris), Astéria & Demétrius (Asteria & Demetrius); O Escambo e a Dobra do Tempo (Barter and the Time Warp). melchiadesmontenegro@gmail.com
ANDARILHOS (Wanderers)
ASTÉRIA & DEMÉTRIUS (Astéria & Demétrius)
Revives the lithism – the connection between stones and mythology – found in the small and ancient kingdoms of Europe in the Collection: The Most Beautiful Fairy Tales. Tribute to the countries of the old world, mixed with Magic, Love, Brazilian Folkloric Characters and a lot of real and imaginary gastronomy. It contains a beautiful touch of fable – an animal has the gift of speech – poetry in colors and flavors without forgetting the enveloping perfume of a beautiful love story
Three curious boys, Wanderers. A prank. A forest. A strange crater. These ingredients - and many others - make up the exciting unfolding of this book, whose main emphasis is mystery. There is a family, united in great affliction. Their names, in an unprecedented and original way, come from Mythology and the Stars. The plot is skillfully woven, intense, and immersive, pulling the reader into its depths with no way out. A leap in the dark. A landing in the light. A time ship.
MIRIAN MENEZES DE OLIVEIRA
Métricas maceradas
Mirian Menezes de Oliveira holds a Master’s degree in Semiotics, Information Technology, and Education (UBC – Mogi das Cruzes/SP) and a specialization in Reading and Text Production (UNITAU – Taubaté/SP). A prolific writer, she has published several books and contributes to national and international anthologies. She actively participates in e-books and digital literary magazines. Passionate about visual arts, she is currently studying Photography and Art History, blending aesthetic sensitivity with the power of words.
menezesdeoliveiramirian@gmail.com
“Métricas Maceradas” presents itself as a humble and minimalist work, daringly arranged according to homeopathic principles. Succinct… diluted… fragmented… it desperately tries to mirror the rhythm of the heartbeats, scanning emotions in: seven, eight… ten poetic syllables. The poetic sketches and scribbles take on the role of reorganizers of CHAOS, behaving like dragonflies in search of balanced flight.
“MASHED METRICS” is poison...
“MASHED METRICS” is antidote... Perhaps, poetry! The logic of intuition..
Por quê?
Tempo de recolher as folhas
“Por quê?” is a simple children’s book, summarized by its very title. It can be seen as a brief introduction to the questioning nature of the human being... or an attempt to philosophize about daily life... perhaps, even, the validation of the “whys” inherent to childhood. Is it a children’s book? Or is it meant for readers of all ages? Do you want to understand life? Are you seeking answers? Why? With whom? What will happen? With so many questions, what answers will you find?
“Tempo de Recolher as Folhas” is a resilient book, conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be classified as a reverse anthology: various texts by the author organized like pieces of a puzzle. The arrangement of the texts does not follow a chronological order, whether ascending or descending. Still, special attention should be given to the text “Letter to the Guardian Angel”, written at the height of the lockdown. The title carries an ambivalent meaning: it refers both to the leaves of trees and to sheets of paper — drafts, scribbles, revised texts, forgotten, revived… Despite its intimate organizational process, Tempo de Recolher as Folhas is not autobiographical, has no “utilitarian” purpose, nor does it aim to be a self-help book. It is, simply, a book of Poetry.
ROSA MADEIRA
Rosa Maria Correia Marques Figueira da Silva, also known by her artistic name Rosa Madeira (given to her by her godmother in fado, Beatriz Costa), was born in Cartaxo on November 4th. Since childhood, she harbored two dreams: to sing and to rhyme. Before singing, she was already composing rhymes. Later, songs followed. As a young girl, she joined the OTS (Orquestra Típica Scalabitana), where she developed a passion for fado. One day, Destiny led her to the island of Madeira, where she married and had two children. On this beautiful island, known as the “Pearl of the Atlantic,” she continues to live, sing, and now focuses more on poetry, not always rhymed. Rosa graduated in Social and Cultural Sciences from the University of Madeira. Her inspiration for poetry comes from the island itself... from its deep valleys, mountains, the surrounding sea, her family, and the feeling of longing. rosamadeira@sapo.pt
Rosas de Novembro
“Rosas de Novembro” is a poetic work in which Rosa Madeira delicately weaves the threads of longing, love, and romantic emotions. In verses that dance between nostalgia and hope, the author delves into the depths of the human soul, exploring emotional bonds that transcend time and space. Each poem is a rose, delicate and vivid, blossoming in the reader’s heart, awakening deep memories and emotions. This book is an ode to the fleeting beauty of life and the relentless search for love, leaving a trace of emotions that resonate in the subtext, like a whisper that echoes in the soul and fades through time.
SARA MESSIAS e NICOLE BARONI
Sara Messias , brazilian resident in Italy. Awardwinning author in 2024 and 2023 (Switzerland, Helvecia Publishing and Award Suisse) and author of the BQI saga. She debuted with the historical novel Aqualtune - A Dream Called Freedom, focused on heroines, memory, and Brazilian equality. CEO of Lettes Company, she supports other authors in self-publishing. Recognized by readers and critics.
contatosaramessias@gmail.com
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Apreendendo a amar
Learning to love
The sensitive Akira and the arrogant Takahiro, united against bullying, discover the strength of self-love and connection. A delicate story about acceptance, gradual transformation, and the beauty of revealing oneself authentically.
Aqualtune um sonho chamado liberdade
Congo, 1612. Aqualtune descobre o horror do tráfico de escravos ao ser forçada a um casamento. Capturada, chega ao Brasil e torna-se crucial na formação do Quilombo dos Palmares, símbolo de resistência. A saga de Sara Messias resgata a história desta heroína africana na luta contra a escravidão, silenciada pela história oficial.
SILVIA BRUNO SECURATO
This writer has a Master’s Degree in Science of Religion from PUC-SP. Member of many national and international cultural associations, such as REBRA – Rede de Escritoras Brasileiras, and A.C.I.MA. – Associazione Culturale Internazionale Mandala. Among several awards, she received in France the Médaille Vermeil, from Société Académique des Arts Sciences et Lettres (2009). President of Oficina do Livro Editora. Organizer of more than 50 anthologies, among them the collection Nós, Mulheres – Desafi os e Conquistas dos Novos Tempos. Besides other books, she has published, co-authored with Ellen Dastry, Nós, Mulheres do Futebol and Nós, Mulheres de Ouro - elas escreveram suas histórias no esporte brasileiro. Author of the books: Palavras em movimento – guia prático de escrita / Parole in movimento - guida pratica di scrittura, Palavras em movimento – prosas e versos and 26 personalized childen’s books, in honor of her nine grandchildren. She has a novel in press.
www.oficinaeditora.com.br / contato@oficinaeditora.com.br
SILVIA DIAS
PÉTALAS DE PEDRA (Stone Petals)
The poetry and imagery of PÉTALAS DE PEDRA ( Stone Petals ) have the power to convey the melody of an experience that cements the role of society and existence, capturing the essence of the spirit. Through a poetic and sensitive look, photographer Lisa Carvalho transforms moments into images that dialogue with words, deepening the reader’s experience. Her talent for capturing the essence of the themes explored in the book, makes each photograph not only complement but also amplify the message of the poems (...).
Silvia Dias was born in Santos, São Paulo. Since childhood, she has shown a passion for literature and human expression. Her writing reflects a broad and transformative vision, addressing topics such as spiritual evolution, ethics and the search for the sacred, always focused on the integration of body, mind and soul. In the 1990s, she moved to the United States, where she resides and deepened her studies in philosophy, astrology, psychology and holistic health. A Master in Reiki, certified herbalist and tarot reader, Silvia fuses ancestral traditions with modern knowledge in her works. dekachaz@yahoo.com
SABIÁ LARANJEIRA CANTA NO
BAOBÁ (Ruffous-bellied Thrush Sings in the Baobab Tree)
SABIÁ LARANJEIRA CANTA NO
PÉTALAS DE PEDRA is a vehicle for these messages – a collection of poetry and photographs that seeks, in a simple way, to describe creation and the paths of evolution. The harmony between words and images invites the reader on a journey of reflection and beauty.
BAOBÁ, (Ruffous-bellied Thrush Sings in the Baobab Tree) an engaging novel for all ages, blending investigative fiction with historical facts and a dose of imagination. With poetic language, the work reminds us of the deep connection between different ways of life on Earth. From Europe to Africa, to Brazil, the narrative traces a link between these regions and their transformations, showing how historical events reverberate in individual and collective life. Sebastião was born in a Brazil in transition, in the delicate period between slavery and freedom. (...). Amid historical challenges and historical scars, history reminds us that despite everything, love always prevails.
LAÇOS DE JEQUITIBÁ-ROSA
(Cariniana Legalis Knots)
LAÇOS
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JEQUITIBÁ-ROSA
(Cariniana Legalis Knots) narrates the compelling saga of a family of four women who, alone, confront the challenges of Brazilian rural life from the 1930s onwards, spanning several decades. In the midst of adversity, they build a simple existence, yet love-filled, cultivating the memory of their ancestors and applying, with tenderness and simplicity, in their daily lives, the lessons of strength and wisdom they inherited.
Inspired by the majestic Jequitibá-Rosa, Patriarch, symbol of resistance and ancestry, they bring new lives into the world and create unbreakable bonds—so deep and enduring that neither progress, distance, nor time can undo: the knots of the Cariniana Legalis.
SPENCER HARTMANN
Spencer Hartmann (born in 1966, Recife, Pernambuco) is a renowned Brazilian psychoanalyst and author. He holds multiple undergraduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral degrees in Psychology and Neuropsychiatry. A professor at the University of Pernambuco, and a researcher in mental health. He has published 19 books. Hartmann is an immortal member of the Academia Recifense de Letras e Sociedade Brasileira de Médicos Escritores (Recife Academy of Letters and the Brazilian Society of Medical Writers). His works explore philosophical and poetic themes. He is known for his impact on Psychology and culture from Pernambuco. jose_spencer@yahoo.com.br
É o fim da psicologia
É o fim da psicologia ( It’s the End of Psychology): This work examines the contemporary challenges of the 21st century, juxtaposing technological advances with enduring human dilemmas. Hartmann criticizes modern psychology for neglecting human imperfection, promoting superficial solutions. It advocates a philosophical approach, celebrating culture and science to understand existence. A manifesto against simplism and in favor of new thoughts
O homem precário ( The Precarious Man ): The text explores human development between the metaphorical and the real, stimulating existential reflections. Hartmann addresses how the individual’s perception of the world influences reality. Integrating theology, philosophy and science, it acknowledges the limits of human existence. It proposes a creative and hopeful vision of existence, emphasizing the importance of trial and error as a path to understanding.
A potência da fragilidade humana (The Power of Human Frailty): A man contemplates his reflection in a mirror, perceiving his finitude and fragility. When the mirror breaks, he sees his own fragmentation, understanding that he is made of glass. Its beauty lies in the awareness of this ephemeral nature. We are not singular entities, but rather fragments that shine by reflecting the truth.
Razão imperfeita (Imperfect Reason ) celebrates a faith that welcomes doubt and seeks new values aligned with nature. He proposes an aesthetic thought as resistance to existential chaos, exalting the pleasure of living. It is a hybrid reason, of body and life, that transforms culture with an inclusive and vibrant vision.
O homem precário
Razão Imperfeita
Potência da fragilidade humana
TATIANE PAIVA
Author of novels that delve into the complexities of life and relationships, I discovered my true flow in the art of storytelling. I combine my curiosity about the human mind with the craft of narrating behaviors and traumas that shape our paths, always with culture as the backdrop. My international experience – having lived in South Africa and now in Italy – has shaped my perspective and continues to inspire my writing. Through my novels, I hope to sow love and inspiration in the hearts of my readers. And believe me: you, too, are worthy of living an extraordinary life – as magical and unforgettable as the ones that dwell within the pages of books.
tatiane.paiva@icloud.com
Hidden in the star
Tatiane Paiva’s second historical novel transports us once again to the splendor of Turin, where ancient secrets and powerful passions continue to shape the destinies of Lilith and Prince Vittorio. After the scandal that forever changed their lives, Lilith now faces the challenges of royal court life—a world of opulence, cruel traditions, and the shadowy mysteries of a secret order. Amid power games and earthshattering revelations, she must fight for her place while uncovering the truth behind a prophecy passed down through generations. With love entwined in the shadows of the past, Hidden in the Star dives even deeper into Lilith’s complex journey, where romance and courage collide in a captivating tale. The fate written in the stars is about to unveil secrets that will change everything.
Siga as estrelas - o príncipe que me amava
Lilith Bianchini, a young woman with a free spirit and little regard for the social conventions of her time, sees her life turned upside down when a mysterious man delivers an enigmatic letter. The message promises to reveal an ancient secret, guarded through generations. Determined to uncover the truth, Lilith embarks on a journey filled with danger, intrigue, and unexpected discoveries. At her side is Vittorio Emanuele, a prince of the Italian Royal House who, despite his title and privilege, dares to defy the strict rules of royalty. Fiercely determined to protect her, he becomes an unlikely ally. Amid the charm, legends, and secrets of 19th-century Turin, a genuine friendship blossoms between Lilith and Vittorio—alongside a forbidden feeling that could change everything. Between secrets, stars, and daring choices, their fate will follow a path no tradition could have foreseen.
VALDÍVIA S. BEAUCHAMP
Valdívia Vania Siqueira Beauchamp, Brazilian, born in Recife. MA in Sciences and Letters - Portuguese and Hispanic Literature - New York University (1990-1992) New York, USA. Postgraduate at Purdue University - Medieval Spanish Literature (1980-1982) West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. SIGMA DELTA PI, Chapter Spain. BA in Communication (Journalism) (1975-1978) UNICEUB, Brasília. Assistant Professor / Portuguese and Spanish / Purdue University and New York University. Assistant Professor / Communication Theory at UNICEUB and other Universities in Brasília (1975-1980). Journalist, International Correspondent for Rede TV / Manchete / Radiobrás in Brasília (1976-1980, 1984-1989) covering the National Congress and Embassies in Brasília. She created the political program PRIMEIRO PLANO and interviewed international personalities: Pres. Jimmy Carter (USA) (1977), Pres. Valery Giscard d’Estaing (France) (1978), Chancellor Helmut Kohl (Germany) (1979), as well as several Brazilian politicians. She was Cultural Coordinator of the American Embassy – House Thomas Jefferson, Brasília. Author of five books: Stigma, saga for a new world (Portuguese and English); Because of Napoleon (French, English, Portuguese); Khatun, Gertrude Bell, mentor de Lawrence d’Arabie (French); My Mesopotamia: notes of Gertrude Bell. Participant of several national and international literary collections. beauchampval@gmail.com
PARNAMIRIM – Human DIGNITY in the Western Society is understood as the moral compass of human rights.
What made me write this book, was basically to rescue the DIGNITY of the Brazilian allies, that fought together in WWII, against the Nazi and Fascists, as well as bring to light the unclaimed OMISSION caused by the Brazilian government, whose President Getulio Vargas, was a supporter of the Nazis, Fascists, and friends with Hitler, and favoring Germans in Brazil during the war.
Here you will learn the reason for President Roosevelt’s negotiation with Brazil, that resulted on one side the construction of the AMERICAN Airbase PARNAMIRIM, and on the other, the creation of Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB), with the participation of 25 thousand men soldiers and women nurses, in the WWII. (The author).
VERA MELO
Vera Melo is an award-winning historian, artist and writer. She has taken part in more than 50 anthologies, most of them published in São Paulo, and 10 in Milan. In 2018, she received First Prize for her prose work in Vita and Vida. In 2019 and 2020, she received Honorable Mention for her participation in the anthologies Paz e Pace and Universo. She is the author of the books Memórias de um Gaúcho (2012), Eu e Outras Mulheres (2019), and O Passar do Tempo (2021).
veramelo@oficinaeditora.com.br
Eu e Outras Mulheres
“Eu e Outras Mulheres” – Short Stories, Chronicles and Poems is a book that summarizes in small chapters the life of a woman born in the first half of the 20th century and who, early on, learned that so many desires go through everybody’s lives throughout the years... Some good, others not so much; some graced her eyes with little stars, others blurred her vision with tears. But undoubtedly all of them added something to her existence, as proven in the several texts of the book. Thus, she realized that Peace is the absence of wars between countries, between factions, or between us and our spirit, our desires...
Publisher: Oficina do Livro Editora Ltda / 2019 ISBN 978-85-9569-023-3 / 104 pages
O Passar do Tempo
Memórias de Gaúcho
Memórias de Gaúcho presents a man who was born in Rio Grande do Sul, at the farm São Solano, located between two cities: Cruz Alta and Santa Maria; between the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, in the night that separates the signs of Gemini and Cancer, as well as Autumn and Winter in the Southern Hemisphere. This duality that has always accompanied him may explain the fact that he was a young precocious adult and then an elderly man who remained young until the end of his life, at the age of 93. The book, already in its second edition, tells the story of the writer’s father, Plínio Gomes de Melo, and is dedicated to her grandson Ricardo.
Publisher: Oficina do Livro Editora Ltda / 2012
Publisher: Oficina do Livro Editora Ltda / 2021
FALTA DADOS
ISBN 978-85-88698-69-7 / 94 pages
O Passar do Tempo presents the ages of humanity since the Trojan War to the present day, with the pandemic that we are facing and that may represent the end of the Contemporary or Postmodern Era, along with other factors... But we know that this is a definition that will be up to scholars in a few or several years. Anyway, those who live, shall see... The book is dedicated to the author’s children, according to her, the best work of her life.
